Monday March 30th

Sampler scarf continued: Pictures 6b through 10

sampler scarf

Here are the pictures of my sampler scarf from loom class by Robin McCoy. I took pictures of each section. The 1x1 and 2x2 ribs are the same front and back. Otherwise all the sections have two pictures. This scarf took one week to knit while I was sick and not doing more than one section a day. It is a good way to learn new stitches. Thank you Robin.

Another picture

Here is another shot of the outdoors with the flash blocked.

Christmas decorations

I forgot to post pictures of our decorations. I went overboard outside but it looks nice. No one else on our block put up any lights this year. It is depressing. At least I still have some and my husband is actually proud for the first time (he didn't help at all though). The new tree turned out nice. Since it is in the corner due to remodeling the living space and its not done I had to leave half of my ornaments off. Next year I will have to figure out a different configuration. Maybe we can get a bigger place by then-who am I kidding?? Just baking and wrapping to do now so I am on the final stretch. I hope you are all having a wonderful Holiday.

December 7th

Wow, Thanksgiving came and went. I cooked twice. Then nothing for days. Now we are in the fast track to Christmas. Been decorating like crazy. I have the outside done and the village, tomorrow the tree. Then wrapping, sewing, knitting, mailing stuff and then it will all be over until next year again. I hope to post some pictures this week if all goes well. My sons truck blew up yesterday and my other son is laid off so this year we are hurting like the rest of you. What a way to end the year. Bummer. Lets see what the new President will come up with next year. Hope you aren't all going crazy yet.

Happy Thanksgiving

Long time since last post. I spent all day today cleaning and grocery shopping. At least my clean kitchen is still clean and so is part of my house. My craft room is still not tackled, nor is the master bedroom but that gives me something to do this winter and into spring--oH joy!! I am looming gifts and getting ready to do a mass sewing. I have so much to do before Christmas. How do we always get ourselves so over whelmed this time of the year?? I bring it on myself so I must love it or something. My boys will be here for Turkey dinner. I have a 22 pounder this year-HUGE. They said they want to take lots of leftovers home. I still have a bunch to clean up around here. Tomorrow will be a crazy day as will the next few. We don't stress much. I just cook way to much.
This year is just flying by. To many funerals. The last two months have been horrible for me. Now I need to pour myself back into things. I felt so disconnected but am coming around again. No pictures today but I will take some of my Christmas items and post them soon.

Clean Kitchen

Here is my clean kitchen. Thank you flylady.com. Look quick, it may not last long. ;)